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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.00, 193.04 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.00, 193.04 and 98.54 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.00 : 193.04 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.00/193.04 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.00x = 193.04 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.00x = 19,020.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,020.70/140.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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